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Flapping micro air vehicles inspired by swiftsGlasgow, UK (SPX) Jul 05, 2011 Scientists have designed a micro aircraft that will be able to flap, glide and hover like a bird. Researchers from the Biomimetics-Innovation-Centre in Germany have been inspired by birds to produce a new versatile design of Micro air vehicle (MAV) that combines flapping wings, which allow it to fly at slow speeds and hover, with the ability to glide, ensuring good quality images from any on-board camera. "In birds, the combination of demanding tasks like take-off, travelling long distances, ... read more |
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  Specialized seeds can really float your boat A new artificial surface inspired by floating seeds, which could provide an alternative to the toxic paints currently used to prevent fouling on ship hulls, has been developed by German scientists. ... more | .. |
 Auto-pilots need a birds-eye view New research on how birds can fly so quickly and accurately through dense forests may lead to new developments in robotics and auto-pilots. Scientists from Harvard University trained pigeons t ... more | .. |
 Russia signs contract for two French warships Russia Friday signed a long-awaited contract with France worth over a billion euros to buy two French Mistral-class warships that has alarmed ex-Soviet neighbours and the United States. ... more | .. |
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  Australia linked to Abu Ghraib abuses: documents Australia's military conspired with US guards to deny the Red Cross access to prisoners held at Iraq's notorious Abu Ghraib jail, including a high-value detainee, said documents published Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  Israel's Barak blocks return of militants' remains Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak has blocked plans to hand over to the Palestinians the remains of 84 militants killed since 1967, his office said on Tuesday. ... more | .. |
  German opposition parties up in arms over Saudi tank sale German opposition parties and even some members of the ruling parties were up in arms Tuesday over reports that the government wants to overturn its export rules and sell hundreds of tanks to Saudi Arabia. ... more | .. |
 NATO sees 'leading UN role' in future Libya NATO would like to see the United Nations assume the leading role in Libya's transition to democracy once Moamer Kadhafi leaves power, alliance chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen said Tuesday. ... more |
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ATLAS bolsters radio frequency network through new HawkEye 360 alliance
Mobix Labs Secures Defense Funding to Advance SATCOM SoC Innovation
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  Canada heads for Afghan exit after 9 years at war After nine years, 157 troop deaths and over US$11 billion spent, Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan finally comes to an end this week. ... more | .. |
 35 killed in twin bomb attack north of Baghdad At least 35 people were killed and 28 wounded in a double bomb attack in the city of Taji north of Baghdad on Tuesday, an interior ministry official said. ... more | .. |
  Northrop Grumman Highlights International Security Capabilities at BRIDEX, Brunei Northrop Grumman Corporation is participating in the Brunei International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX) where it will highlight its capabilities as a leading systems integrator in Command, Control, Co ... more | .. |
 Northrop Grumman Discusses Cyber Security at BRIDEX Exhibition and Conference, Brunei Northrop Grumman is participating as a keynote conference speaker on cyber warfare and is providing a series of cyber awareness seminars during the Brunei International Defence Exhibition (BRIDEX) a ... more |
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 Ten killed, 28 wounded in Iraq attacks Bomb and gun attacks across Iraq on Monday killed at least 10 people and wounded 28, many of them policemen and soldiers, security officials said. ... more | .. |
 Russia, NATO clash over Libya campaign Russia and NATO on Monday failed to narrow their differences over the Western air campaign in Libya, as alliance warplanes stepped up their bombing of regime targets. ... more | .. |
 British soldier missing in Afghanistan found dead A British soldier reported missing in Afghanistan on Monday has been found dead with gunshot wounds, the defence ministry in London said. ... more | .. |
 NATO jets step up Libya bombing NATO warplanes have dramatically stepped up their bombing campaign in Libya, alliance data showed on Monday, as rebels said they would move to retake a key gateway to Tripoli. ... more |
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Fresh quake barrage hits Greek island Santorini
Pain, anger as Turkey marks two years since quake disaster
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  Philippines seeks modern US military hardware The Philippines said Monday it would ask the United States for long-range patrol aircraft and other modern military hardware to help defend its claims to disputed waters in the South China Sea. ... more | .. |
 Iraq open to reconciliation with anti-US fighters Iraq's government said Monday it would not reconcile with members of Al-Qaeda or anyone who has killed Iraqis, but suggested it was open to talks with those who had fought American forces. ... more | .. |
Libya says intercepts rebel arms boats Libya's government said on Monday that its forces have intercepted two boats in waters west of Tripoli loaded with Qatari weapons bound for rebels fighting to oust Moamer Kadhafi. ... more | .. |
  Taiwan upgrades offices in Hong Kong, Macau Taiwan said Monday it had upgraded the status of its offices in Hong Kong and Macau, in a mark of improved ties with mainland China. ... more |
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 Iraq Kurd leader warns Iran over shelling The president of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region has warned that ties with Tehran could suffer if Iran continues cross-border shelling against opponents, in a statement Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Afghan drawdown plan 'unnecessary risk': McCain Top US lawmakers on Sunday slammed President Barack Obama's military drawdown plans for Afghanistan as "risky", unsupported by his military commanders and a threat to progress made in the last year. ... more | .. |
 Libya rebels poised for push towards Tripoli Buoyed by French arms drops and intensified NATO air strikes on the regime's frontline armour, Libya's rebel army said it is poised for an offensive that could put it within striking distance of Tripoli. ... more | .. |
 US shifts supply routes to Central Asia: report The US military is expanding its Central Asian supply routes to the war in Afghanistan, fearing that the routes going through Pakistan could be endangered by deteriorating US-Pakistani relations, The Washington Post reported late Saturday. ... more |
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MIT engineers help multirobot systems stay in the safety zone
Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
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 Gunmen kill 5 policemen in western Iraq Gunmen killed five Iraqi policemen in a drive-by shooting at a checkpoint in Anbar province, west of Baghdad, on Sunday, a police officer said. ... more | .. |
 US to upgrade Taiwan's existing F-16 jets: lawmaker The United States is expected to announce soon it will help Taiwan to upgrade its current F-16 fighter planes rather than selling it more advanced aircraft, a senior Taipei legislator said Sunday. ... more | .. |
 Blast kills Italian soldier, wounds another in Afghanistan An explosive device killed an Italian soldier and wounded another as their vehicle was passing in western Afghanistan Saturday, the defence ministry and military command said. ... more | .. |
 Kuwait ends Bahrain naval mission: state media Kuwaiti naval forces on Saturday ended a mission to secure Bahrain's maritime border they began in March amid a crackdown on Shiite protesters, the official KUNA news agency reported. ... more |
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 Mideast Quartet to meet July 11 Envoys from the Middle East diplomatic Quartet will meet in Washington on July 11, a senior US official said Saturday, ahead of a Palestinian bid to seek UN recognition of their state in September. ... more | .. |
 Iran smuggles weapons to Iraq, Afghanistan: report The Iranian military smuggled new deadly munitions to its allies in Iraq and Afghanistan in recent months in order to to accelerate the US withdrawals from these countries, The Wall Street Journal reported late Friday ... more | .. |
 NATO says it intensifies raids in western Libya NATO has stepped up raids across western Libya in recent days, destroying 50 military targets to counter the build-up of Moamer Kadhafi forces near key cities, the alliance said Saturday. ... more | .. |
  15 Zetas gunmen killed in Mexico shootout: Navy A shootout between a group of alleged Zetas drug cartel members and the military left 15 gang members and six marines dead Friday in northern Mexico, the Ministry of the Navy said. ... more |
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